Qiang Wang defeated Akiko Yonemura 7-6 6-2 in the Noto 25K round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Akiko Yonemura came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Qiang Wang claimed a first win over Akiko Yonemura in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Wang Q. took it in straight sets.
Carpet: level 1–1 · Grass: Yonemura A. leads 1–0